>>535997128
A lot of people forget this, but the first weapon Link ever had is likely a set of bombs.* He had to save Impa from Ganon's monsters in some disposable, swordless way.
*alternatively, and possibly more likelier given the wording: the food bait --but eh, that's significantly lamer, and wouldn't impress me if I was Impa. Link will always be a psycho-bomber in my heart.